UnitedHealth Group is trading at $447.67 (7% up) after reporting a strong second-quarter 2026 earnings beat and raising its full-year adjusted EPS guidance.

  • The company increased its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to a range of $19.50–$20.00 per share.
  • Shares are climbing on improved margins and better-than-expected profitability, defying broader weakness across the healthcare sector.
  • Management signaled a more optimistic 2026 outlook during the company’s pre-market earnings release and conference call.